Retro Hawk Productions

05/29/2026

Keep an eye out for our lead actor in SUPERHero Overtime the one and only Kevin Caliber in Spiderman Noir!

05/21/2026

05/18/2026

We are proud to announce that Dustin Hawkins has received the Best Cinematographer award for Royal Retribution at the Festival De Indie 2026 film festival.

Dustin approached Royal Retribution with a strong focus on creating immersive imagery through lighting, composition, makeup and costuming. From the film’s dramatic environments to the cinematography played a major role in shaping the world and tone of the story. Having Eliot Roach as his right hand AC made all the difference in the world as well.

A huge part of that visual world came from the incredible collaboration behind the scenes. The combination of Tony Ackerman's immersive set design work alongside the film’s detailed makeup and costuming collaborations helped create an authentic fantasy atmosphere that elevated every frame. Paired with Caleb Wieland's outstanding lighting work and the dedication of Executive Producer Chris D. Mooney, the production became a true team effort from top to bottom.

Festival De Indie continues to celebrate independent filmmakers and the artistry behind independent cinema, and Retro Hawk Productions is incredibly honored to be recognized among so many talented creators.

05/17/2026

Huge congratulations to Caleb Wieland for winning Best Lighting at the Festival De Indie 2026 for Royal Retribution! Caleb brought an incredible eye, passion, and cinematic atmosphere to this production, helping shape the visual identity of the film from start to finish. One of the best things about independent filmmaking is watching talented people elevate every frame, and Caleb absolutely did that on this project. From the moody tavern interiors to the dramatic fantasy lighting throughout the film, his work helped immerse audiences into the world we were trying to create. So proud to see his hard work recognized on the festival stage. Well deserved, my friend!

05/16/2026

Looks like one of our actors, Tristan Wilder Hallett, who was in SUPERHero Overtime made a cameo in a cute Mandalorian ad! That's awesome!

05/16/2026

Huge congratulations to our Executive Producer, Chris D. Mooney, on winning Best Executive Producer for Royal Retribution at the 2026 Festival De Indie Film Festival!

Chris has been a massive part of helping bring this world to life—from supporting the production through the chaos of indie filmmaking to helping keep the vision moving forward when things got tough. Independent film takes an incredible amount of teamwork, trust, and perseverance, and this recognition is incredibly well deserved.

Royal Retribution continues its festival journey, and it’s amazing seeing the hard work of so many talented people being recognized across the world. Congratulations again, Chris! Well earned, my friend.

05/09/2026

Another huge congratulations to Astra-lia England for winning Best Supporting Actress for Royal Retribution at the Kodaikanal International Film Festival!

Astra-Lia brought so much heart, intensity, and personality to the role, and one of the things that made her performance so special was how collaborative the process became. She helped reshape portions of her dialogue to better fit an authentic Australian dialect, which added so much natural charm and identity to the character.

One of the most fascinating parts of the festival journey has been seeing how different festivals interpret the film and its characters. Some view certain roles as lead performances, others as supporting. There’s no right or wrong to it—it’s simply a reminder that every audience and every festival experiences a film through a slightly different lens. It’s a beautiful reflection of how subjective storytelling can be and how differently characters can resonate with people.

Congratulations again, Astra-Lia! Very well deserved.

05/06/2026

That’s a wrap on SUPERHero Overtime!

What started as an idea has now become something real because of the incredible people who gave everything they had to this production. Long days, heavy lifting, endless setup, problem solving, rewrites, laughs, exhaustion, and those moments where everyone came together to make movie magic happen. This week was a reminder that films are not made by one person — they’re built by teams willing to push through the chaos together.

I truly believe this was the strongest cast and crew we’ve ever assembled. Every department stepped up. Every actor brought heart to their role. Every crew member carried weight far beyond their title. Watching experienced filmmakers work alongside people learning the craft for the very first time was one of the most rewarding parts of this entire journey.

To our cast, crew, partners, volunteers, and everyone who supported us along the way: thank you for believing in this film and helping bring this world to life.

Now the next phase begins.
Post-production.
And trust me… we cannot wait to show you what we created.